Privacy Policy

Welcome to India Couple Hub ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register on our website or use our services, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name and username
• Email address
• Gender and age
• Partner details (name, age)
• Location (city and state)
• Profile pictures and cover photos
• Bio and relationship information
• Interests and preferences
• Social media profiles (optional)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URL

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To display your profile to other users
• To facilitate connections between couples
• To send notifications about matches and messages
• To improve our website and services
• To verify user profiles and prevent fraud
• To process payments for verified badges
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your profile information (as set by you) is visible to other registered users
• Service providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Payment processors: Razorpay for processing verification payments
• With your consent: Any other sharing with your explicit permission

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing using bcrypt
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Firewall protection
• Limited access to personal data by employees
• Regular backups of data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and user authentication
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal and administrative purposes.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.